NBA's top free agents available as LeBron James weighs options
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
As of July 4, 2026, LeBron James remains the most sought-after free agent, with a short list of potential teams he may join. Other notable players still available include James Harden, who opted out of his contract with the Cavaliers, and younger restricted free agents like Jalen Duren and Peyton Watson. The free agency has shifted as teams finalize their rosters post-signing phase, leaving several impactful players still on the market. The fate of these free agents may depend on upcoming decisions, particularly regarding James.
- •LeBron James is the top unrestricted free agent, weighing options.
- •James Harden opted out of his Cavs contract to allow for more flexibility.
- •Jalen Duren reportedly wants to leave Detroit, but lacks leverage.
- •Peyton Watson's future with Denver hinges on salary cap decisions.
- •Other key players like Gary Trent Jr. and Bruce Brown remain unsigned.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Top 10 2026 NBA free agents still available
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — NBA’s 11 best free agents still available in 2026 after first wave of signings
"We've seen some huge trades and a wave of free agent signings, but there still some of the biggest names on the board.
"Let’s rank the best remaining NBA free agents.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:22 PMTop 10 2026 NBA free agents still available
We've seen some huge trades and a wave of free agent signings, but there still some of the biggest names on the board.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 12:41 PMNBA’s 11 best free agents still available in 2026 after first wave of signings
Let’s rank the best remaining NBA free agents.
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